Sketch released in hunt for man who tried to lure girl

Updated 12:46 am, Saturday, February 1, 2014

A composite sketch shows the suspect accused of trying to lure a girl into his vehicle in Pasadena on Wednesday. (Pasadena police)

A composite sketch shows the suspect accused of trying to lure a girl into his vehicle in Pasadena on Wednesday. (Pasadena police)

Sketch released in hunt for man who tried to lure girl

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Pasadena police are asking for the public's help as they look for a man they say tried to lure a 13-year-old girl into his SUV.

The child was walking to her bus stop Wednesday morning when a black SUV started following her, a statement released by Pasadena police on Friday says.

The man pulled up beside her and repeatedly told her to get inside the vehicle, according to police. The girl refused and kept walking.

Eventually, the man pulled into a driveway, got out of his vehicle, and walked toward the girl, authorities say, still trying to get the child into the SUV. She ended up running home and called her mother, who notified police.

The suspect is described as a Hispanic man 20–25 years old, with black hair cut in a military style, clean shaven, 5 feet 10 inches to 6 feet tall. He weighs 190-200 pounds.

He was reportedly wearing a black jacket, blue jeans and black shoes. He spoke to the victim in English and Spanish, police say.

Officers say the man was driving a newer model black or dark-colored SUV, possibly a Chevrolet. The vehicle has dark-tinted windows and has been seen numerous times in the area, according to the police statement.

Anyone with any information about the suspect or vehicle should call Pasadena police at 713-477-1221.